Viruses

Discover the essential guide to the microscopic world with Viruses by Marilyn J. Roossinck. This compelling volume captures the science and significance of viruses with clarity and authority, making complex virology accessible to students, researchers, health professionals, and curious readers worldwide.

Rooted in rigorous scholarship yet written in an engaging, readable voice, Viruses explores virus biology, evolution, ecology, and practical impacts on human health, agriculture, and biotechnology. Through vivid examples and thoughtful context, Roossinck illuminates how viruses shape ecosystems, drive genetic change, and influence global public health — content that resonates from classrooms in the United States and the United Kingdom to research centers across Europe, India, Australia, and beyond.

Readers will appreciate the balance of foundational concepts and contemporary insights, useful for course study, professional reference, or informed personal interest. Clear explanations demystify replication, host interactions, transmission dynamics, and the relevance of viruses in modern science and medicine. The book’s accessible structure and real-world perspective help bridge laboratory findings with societal concerns, from outbreak response to crop protection.

Whether you’re building a virology syllabus, deepening research knowledge, or simply seeking an authoritative introduction to virus science, Viruses by Marilyn J. Roossinck delivers an expert, globally relevant resource. Add this vital title to your collection and stay informed about the tiny agents that have outsized effects on life around the world.

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